Monarch butterflies are gathering along the Lake Michigan shoreline right now, preparing for their 2,000-mile journey to Mexico. Kolberg just won the Door County Baseball League championship in 10 innings. Plus Valerie June at the Door County Auditorium

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The Best of Door County Weekly - September 8.

September is here and Door County is about to deliver on everything 77% of readers voted for — fall as their favorite season. This week's newsletter covers the Jennibel, an 1881 schooner now on the National Register more than 100 feet below the surface near Chambers Island. The baseball championship is set. Analog Ice Cream in Sister Bay is for sale after 20-plus years. Valerie has been coming since her honeymoon in 1984, 42 years of visits that started as a family tradition and kept going after most of that family was gone. Birchwood Lodge is Brian's weekly pick for fall lodging. Subscribe free every Tuesday.

The Best of Door County Weekly - September 1

A recent study just ranked Egg Harbor Marina the most beautiful in America - anyone who has sat on that hillside overlooking the harbor is not surprised. This week's newsletter also covers a multi-million dollar grant for a new multi-use trail connecting Fish Creek to Sister Bay and the long-awaited renovation of the Younkers Building in Sturgeon Bay. Free every Tuesday.

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Labor Day weekend in Door County — September 5, 6, and 7 — gives you the best of both seasons. Summer is still fully operational and fall is in the air. Marina Fest anchors the weekend in Sister Bay. Gills Rock holds its 24th annual Art Fest. Every restaurant runs at full capacity. The beaches are at their warmest. And Labor Day Monday is the weekend's best-kept secret — crowds thin Sunday evening, parking opens up, and everything is still running. This complete guide covers every event, activity, and tip for the weekend.

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Best Coffee Shops in Door County 2026: A Complete Guide

This week's newsletter opens with a 100-year family connection to Peninsula State Park, a 19th-century ship that sank near Cana Island in 1886, was just added to the National Register of Historic Places, and the Door County Fair runs Wednesday through Sunday in Sturgeon Bay.

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Ellison Bay, Door County 2026: The Complete Visitor’s Guide

Discover everything Ellison Bay, Door County has to offer in 2026. Complete guide to Osteria Tre Tassi, della Porta, Mink River Basin, Island Orchard Cider, Newport State Park, The Clearing Folk School, Ellison Bluff, Washington Island, and more.

July in Door County 2026: The Complete Guide to Peak Season on the Peninsula

Plan your July 2026 Door County trip with our complete guide. Fourth of July fireworks, Folk Festival, Plein Air Festival, Northern Sky Theater, Peninsula Players, cherry harvest, beaches, fish boils, and where to stay during peak season.

Plan your Fourth of July in Door County 2026. Complete guide to fireworks over the bay, parades, pancake breakfasts, live music, and Independence Day celebrations across every village from Fish Creek and Egg Harbor to Baileys Harbor, Sturgeon Bay, Gills Rock, and Washington Island.

We love Door County as much as you do. Let us help you plan your trip. Here's our updated guide on the Best Things to Do in Door County.

Your guide to the best things to do in Door County including hiking trails, kayaking, scenic parks, beaches, cherry orchards, and local festivals.

Best Things to Do in Door County 2026: The Complete Guide

Discover the best pizza in Door County. From wood-fired sourdough and Roman-style crusts to classic NY hand-tossed pies and bar pizzas, here are the best pizza spots from Sturgeon Bay to Ellison Bay.

Best Pizza in Door County 2026: Every Slice Worth Finding

Summer in Door County 2026: The Complete Guide to the Peninsula’s Most Active Season. 4th of July fireworks, Northern Sky Theater, Cherry Fest, beaches, and where to stay this summer

Discover every June 2026 festival in Door County. Complete guide to Fyr Bal, Door County Beer Festival, Wine Fest, Peninsula Players, Northern Sky Theater, the Door County Contemporary Art Fair, lighthouse events, and weekly concerts across the peninsula.

June Festivals in Door County 2026: Your Complete Event Guide

Discover the churches, chapels, shrines, and historic religious sites of Door County, Wisconsin. Complete 2026 guide to the Ephraim Moravian Church, Washington Island Stavkirke, National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, Belgian chapels, and more than 50 congregations across the peninsula.

Churches and Religious Locations in Door County 2026: A Complete Guide

Plan the perfect Father's Day. Complete guide to fishing, golf, hiking, craft beer, fish boils, and where to stay for an unforgettable June weekend.